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taxes should not go up on anyone but we all knew if we did nothing they would be going up on everyone. we would not let that happen. >> the house reconvenes at noon and is expected to take up the measure at that time. >>> now on the secretary of state, doctors are saying that a blood clot that formed in her head is starting to dissolve. they are confident ñrshe will make a full recovery. it is located in the vein behind her right ear. they are treating with blood thinners and she will be released once the medication has been established. we'll be right back. and the thou on the first day of 2013. have a good night. here you go. you, too. i'm going to dream about that steak. i'm going to dream about that tiramisu. what a night, huh? but, um, can the test drive be over now? head back to the dealership? [ male announcer ] it's practically yours. but we still need your signature. volkswagen sign then drive is back. and it's never been easier to get a passat. that's the power of german engineering. get $0 down, $0 due at signing, $0 deposit, and $0 first month's payment on any new volkswa
taxes should not go up on anyone but we all knew if we did nothing they would be going up on everyone. we would not let that happen. >> the house reconvenes at noon and is expected to take up the measure at that time. >>> now on the secretary of state, doctors are saying that a blood clot that formed in her head is starting to dissolve. they are confident ñrshe will make a full recovery. it is located in the vein behind her right ear. they are treating with blood thinners and...
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. >> reporter: the bush tax cut expire at midnight, and if nothing is done, taxes go up for middle class americans. that is what everyone is trying to avoid. late monday evening vice president joe biden and senator harry read headed to the capitol to brief democrats on a deal worked out between congressional leaders and the white house to prevent across the board spending cuts and tax hikes. >> i think that this is a modest goal that we connect ambush. democrats, republicans in congress set to get this done. this is a modest goal that we can accomplish. >> reporter: for a tax hike for couples earning more than 450-thousand dollars a year. that's a compromise. between what the president wanted and what republicans wanted. the deal also calls for the extension of unemployment benefits and sources say the deal also delays by two months the automatic across the board spending cuts. that two month delay will end up being payed for half with tax revenue and half wiwith spending cuts. for some this is a way to get this legislation through. for others it's a matter of kicking the can down the ro
. >> reporter: the bush tax cut expire at midnight, and if nothing is done, taxes go up for middle class americans. that is what everyone is trying to avoid. late monday evening vice president joe biden and senator harry read headed to the capitol to brief democrats on a deal worked out between congressional leaders and the white house to prevent across the board spending cuts and tax hikes. >> i think that this is a modest goal that we connect ambush. democrats, republicans in...
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one, as far as tax hikes are involved -- republican and democrats have agreed taxes would not go up for families that make less than $450,000 a year or individuals who make less than $400,000 a year. as far as unemployment benefits that's could be extended. the president mentioned tuition tax credit extended. where there's still a great divide is automatic spending cuts. the deal on table brokered mostly by mcconnell and biden overnight, would delay those spending cuts for three months. some democrats have said they want them delayed one year. >> still issues left to resolve. but we're hopeful that congress can get it done. it is not done. and so, part of the reason that i wanted to speak to all of you here today is to make sure that we emphasize, to congress, and that members of both parties understand that all across america this is a pressing concern on people's minds. >> reporter: again, on the issue of tax increases and who constitutes the wealthiest of americans. the president was originally pitching a threshold of $250,000 a year in income. republicans wanted to see that as high
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with a lot of these tax provisions up. the fiscal cliff is about taxes and spending. but the big question is that what is the spending issue. if they do have an impact it should not be an impact on the economy. >> people are really losing faith? >> these people of that nearly two years to get this done. for all of the whining... i do not really think there's much sympathy from the american people. the fact of the matter is that there is not just the fiscal cliff but also there is a pending bill that is being held up by the house of republicans. to make sure that the price of milk does not double puriwith nearly $7-for $eight! and can they still with the spending cuts? right now, we are going to hear that it is just going to kick the can and down the road. everything including the spending cuts will be on the table. >>> the impression is that they are closed with the devil is in the detail. there are a lot of emotion and. >> and in terms of the tax issue. this is cutting taxes. i do not want to make you... 12 renegotiate on your tax possibility but the question is weat
with a lot of these tax provisions up. the fiscal cliff is about taxes and spending. but the big question is that what is the spending issue. if they do have an impact it should not be an impact on the economy. >> people are really losing faith? >> these people of that nearly two years to get this done. for all of the whining... i do not really think there's much sympathy from the american people. the fact of the matter is that there is not just the fiscal cliff but also there is a...
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and the alternative minimum tax got a tax for inflation. that shields an average of $300,000 each in higher taxings. get ready for a confusing tax season. >> it's very likely that people will not be able to file on time and not be able to get the refunds and that the computers will not be all set up to take in account the new laws that we think are being passed. >> reporter: house members are due back in the hospital at noon tomorrow and vote on the compromise bill that the senate just passed. sharon chen. >> reporter: breaking news out of sacramento tonight, five people have been shot at a new year's eve celebration along the river front. at least two have died. about 40,000 people were gathered for a fireworks show. so far there's no word on what triggered the shooting and there have been no arrests. police cancelled the midnight fireworks show that was scheduled tonight. >> an exciting and unexpected end to 2012 at international airport after a man hopped a fence and took off across the tarmac. it happened just before 8:00 tonight the ma
and the alternative minimum tax got a tax for inflation. that shields an average of $300,000 each in higher taxings. get ready for a confusing tax season. >> it's very likely that people will not be able to file on time and not be able to get the refunds and that the computers will not be all set up to take in account the new laws that we think are being passed. >> reporter: house members are due back in the hospital at noon tomorrow and vote on the compromise bill that the senate...
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one, as far as tax hikes are involved -- republican and democrats have agreed taxes would not go up for families that make less than $450,000 a year or individuals who make less than $400,000 a year. as far as unemployment benefits that's could be extended. the president mentioned tuition tax credit extended. where there's still a great divide is automatic spending cuts. the deal on table brokered mostly by mcconnell and biden overnight, would delay those spending cuts for three months. some democrats have said they want them delayed one year. >> still issues left to resolve. but we're hopeful that congress can get it done. it is not done. and so, part of the reason that i wanted to speak to all of you here today is to make sure that we emphasize, to congress, and that members of both parties understand that all across america this is a pressing concern on people's minds. >> reporter: again, on the issue of tax increases and who constitutes the wealthiest of americans. the president was originally pitching a threshold of $250,000 a year in income. republicans wanted to see that as high
one, as far as tax hikes are involved -- republican and democrats have agreed taxes would not go up for families that make less than $450,000 a year or individuals who make less than $400,000 a year. as far as unemployment benefits that's could be extended. the president mentioned tuition tax credit extended. where there's still a great divide is automatic spending cuts. the deal on table brokered mostly by mcconnell and biden overnight, would delay those spending cuts for three months. some...
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taxes. three hours before the midnight deadline, senate majority leader mitch mcconnell and vice president joe biden emerged with a compromise on taxes and agreed to wait on slashing spending. >> this was the mini cliff. the big cliff still lies in front of us. >> reporter: president obama had scolded congress for waiting so long. >> one thing we can count on with respect to this congress is that if there's even one second left before you have to do what you're supposed to do, they will use that last second. >> reporter: the bush-era tax cuts remain in place for individuals earning as much as $400,000 a year, far above the 250,000 level on which president obama campaigned. but those making more will see higher income taxes, capital gains, plus a new health care reform surtax. rob wood says you'll notice in your paycheck one popular tax cut will be history. >> the average person, say, earning $50,000 a year is going to pay about $1,000 more in payroll taxes in 2013. >> reporter: the fiscal cl
taxes. three hours before the midnight deadline, senate majority leader mitch mcconnell and vice president joe biden emerged with a compromise on taxes and agreed to wait on slashing spending. >> this was the mini cliff. the big cliff still lies in front of us. >> reporter: president obama had scolded congress for waiting so long. >> one thing we can count on with respect to this congress is that if there's even one second left before you have to do what you're supposed to do,...
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it will stay out of spending and keep the bush era tax cuts in place. harry reid says that their goal was to protect the middle class. >> middle-class families will wake up to make sure that the taxes will not go up by $2,200 each. there will be able to pay for rent, groceries, car payments. >> mitch mcconnell said that this agreement was in an effort to not let the middle class suffer. >> we all know that if we did not do anything these would be going up on everybody. we did not want to let that happen. >> the house will reconvene and take of that measure again. >> right now, they are gathering. we will let you know with in this hour. it's not just the fiscal cliff u- s lawmakers need to worry about this morning. there's also concern about the nation's debt ceiling. the u-s reached its legal borrowing limit of 16- point-4 trillion dollars yesterday. the treasury department is taking measures to buy time until the end of february. they include suspending some investments in benefit funds for federal workers. but after that, the treasury will not be able
it will stay out of spending and keep the bush era tax cuts in place. harry reid says that their goal was to protect the middle class. >> middle-class families will wake up to make sure that the taxes will not go up by $2,200 each. there will be able to pay for rent, groceries, car payments. >> mitch mcconnell said that this agreement was in an effort to not let the middle class suffer. >> we all know that if we did not do anything these would be going up on everybody. we did...
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tax hike spending cut we told you about. we have mr. on that deal on 7 morning news beginning at 4:30 am and of course on our web site but again senate voted to pass that deal. >>> back now to new year's eve. getting ready for our own fireworks ferry building on embarcadero on san francisco. spencer here with life doppler 7 hd. lacks pretty good. it does. clear out there as we see. moisture early in the evening offshore moved well to our south. skies clearing. trems falling however pretty chilly out there. 32 degrees fairfield. 35 in nap a.36 livermore here in san francisco relatively mild 48 degrees and falling. so here's a look what we expect conditions to be like at midnight fireworks begin. we'll have chilly conditions mainly clear skies. temperatures in the low to mid 40's so it's cool and brisk tout but i don't think that will deter the revellers from enjoying the new year's eve fireworks and the weather. i have more coming up a little bit later dan. >> excellent. thanks very muc much. >> with the start of new year hundreds of if
tax hike spending cut we told you about. we have mr. on that deal on 7 morning news beginning at 4:30 am and of course on our web site but again senate voted to pass that deal. >>> back now to new year's eve. getting ready for our own fireworks ferry building on embarcadero on san francisco. spencer here with life doppler 7 hd. lacks pretty good. it does. clear out there as we see. moisture early in the evening offshore moved well to our south. skies clearing. trems falling however...
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. >> so local governments have even higher taxes and the bay area taxes in el cerrito and union city are now at 9.5%. >>> there are also a number of new laws set to go into effect today. drivers in california can now text and email while driving if they use a voice-operated system. other laws restrict banks from pursuing so-called dual track foreclosures. and there are also several measures designed to ensure the safety of natural gas pipeline. but there's one contested measure that's still on hold a ban on gay conversion therapy. it will not go into effect because of a federal appeals court issuing a stay. >>> chp out in force last night looking for anyone who shouldn't be on the roads and here's a sobering thought. a dui can cost you up to $7,000. cbs reporter mark strassmann shows how some new technology could put the brakes on drunk driving. >>> reporter: >> so we want to take this device and implement it in the car. >> reporter: bud is leading a team creating technology that might prevent 10,000 drunk driving deaths a year. unlike this existing breathalyzer test for convicted dr
. >> so local governments have even higher taxes and the bay area taxes in el cerrito and union city are now at 9.5%. >>> there are also a number of new laws set to go into effect today. drivers in california can now text and email while driving if they use a voice-operated system. other laws restrict banks from pursuing so-called dual track foreclosures. and there are also several measures designed to ensure the safety of natural gas pipeline. but there's one contested measure...
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a deal would raise taxes on families making more than $450,000 and extend unemployment benefits. >> we will work on finding smarter ways to cut spending. but let's not let that hold up perecing americans -- protecting americas. >> reporter: here is where they have been struggling, automatic spending cuts to the trillion dollars mark. it would effect the defense department and social programs. >> wee using -- we are using an ax instead of a scalp. >> reporter: even if there is a vote tonight in the senate the house still has toapprove something and they have -- to approve something and they have already gone home. they will be back on new year's day. ktvu channel 2 news. >> after years of deficits in california there is finally light at the end of the tunnel but that would change if the nation goes over the fiscal cliff. ktvu's ken pritchett is live with how failure in washington will hurt california. . >> reporter: reaching a deal tonight would be important. people next month make less money so they spend less and within 5 weeks california will see sales tax revenue drop. if there is n
a deal would raise taxes on families making more than $450,000 and extend unemployment benefits. >> we will work on finding smarter ways to cut spending. but let's not let that hold up perecing americans -- protecting americas. >> reporter: here is where they have been struggling, automatic spending cuts to the trillion dollars mark. it would effect the defense department and social programs. >> wee using -- we are using an ax instead of a scalp. >> reporter: even if...
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the service is available and i saw a lot of taxes sister on the road this morning coming into work >> tara told them to be somewhere. which you always do. >> i did. there were a lot of other options with mass transit and we do have a traffic hazard in san mateo, a ladder on 101 off ramp which is blocking two lanes of traffic and caltrans is on its way. you can see traffic is moving along nicely into marin county and headlights are moving into san francisco. at the bay bridge toll plaza, same thing, traffic is looking good moving into the city and traffic westbound towards foster city and on the left- hand side towards hayward looking good. here is steve. >>> the system is producing very light showers and it is a fast mover and i will show you in just a second so you can have a better look at it. it is not doing much in the way of moisture. everybody on the cloud cover said mostly cloudy, 27 ukiah and sacramento and cold air is coming in later on. even though there is a few little showers right a long san mateo coast, you can see a little bit of shower activity. it is moving to woodsid
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the deal raises the tax rate from 35% to more than 39% for households making more than $450,000 a year. but it puts off decisions on $110 billion in across the board spending cuts to military, and domestic programs. we get more now on capitol hill. >> reporter: a very happy new year for the senate, closing out 2012 with a deal. hammering out a compromise on spending cuts. deal or no deal, the u.s. is destined to go over the cliff, because the house convened monday night. earlier in the day, tough words for republicans. >> if republicans think that i will finish the job of deficit reduction through spending cuts alone, if they think that's going to be the formula for how we solve this thing, they have another thing coming. that's not how it's going to work. >> reporter: the deal will extend unemployment benefits, and bring back higher clinton era taxes on top earners. an increase in extensions from households earning $250,000 a year, reportedly to those making $450,000. frustrated republicans say while the deal will likely pass, it's not ideal. >> i personally just don't like it because
the deal raises the tax rate from 35% to more than 39% for households making more than $450,000 a year. but it puts off decisions on $110 billion in across the board spending cuts to military, and domestic programs. we get more now on capitol hill. >> reporter: a very happy new year for the senate, closing out 2012 with a deal. hammering out a compromise on spending cuts. deal or no deal, the u.s. is destined to go over the cliff, because the house convened monday night. earlier in the...
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we all want to protect tax payers. and can get it done now. >> we have to do this in a balanced and responsible way and if we're gonna be serious about deficit and debt reduction, there will have to have be some sacrifices. >> reporter: -- there have have to be some sacrifices. >> reporter: again, no votes have been scheduled at this point. kyla campbell, ktvu channel 2 news. >> thank you. >>> with all of the focus on the fiscal cliff, a new bill to prevent the so-called dairy cliff is also in play today. the house is expected to vote on a one-year extension of the expiring u.s. farm bill. leaders from the house and senate agricultural committees have already agreed to the bill. if it's not passed, milk prices could double up to $8 a gallon. >>> a number of new laws are ahead for the new year, including one in alameda county that claims to keep plastic bags out of the hands of shoppers. new at noon, brian flores is live with a new bag ban and reaction from residents and a store manager. >> reporter: hi, david. plastic
we all want to protect tax payers. and can get it done now. >> we have to do this in a balanced and responsible way and if we're gonna be serious about deficit and debt reduction, there will have to have be some sacrifices. >> reporter: -- there have have to be some sacrifices. >> reporter: again, no votes have been scheduled at this point. kyla campbell, ktvu channel 2 news. >> thank you. >>> with all of the focus on the fiscal cliff, a new bill to prevent the...
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the social security payroll taxes are set to increase on january the 1st. you will see an immediate cut in your take-home pay. >>> the senator from idaho is apologizing for being arrested over the weekend. senator michael crepo was charged with driving under the influence. he was pulled over early yesterday froms agoryia, virginia outside of washington. the senator says he is he is deeply sorry and will deal with the consequences. >>> charges could be filed as soon as today against a driver accused of striking several pedestrians in san francisco. one of the victims, a woman from china died from her injuries after thursday night's accident on christmas three- point road. the woman was arrested on suspicion of felony duics and hit and run. >>> other bay area headlines, the murder rate in the city of richmond is at its lowest level since 2001. richmond has had 18 homicides this year. it was nearly three times that just three years ago. the contra costa times requires law enforcement and community efforts. they say it's made a difference. richmond has 190 poli
the social security payroll taxes are set to increase on january the 1st. you will see an immediate cut in your take-home pay. >>> the senator from idaho is apologizing for being arrested over the weekend. senator michael crepo was charged with driving under the influence. he was pulled over early yesterday froms agoryia, virginia outside of washington. the senator says he is he is deeply sorry and will deal with the consequences. >>> charges could be filed as soon as today...
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get this, new tax established by affordable care act on medical devices from syringes to pacemakers may cause manufacturers to dodge requirements they register with the fda some companies could find ways to avoid listing devices that would be subject to fda approval to avoid the tax. experts say the fda may have to rely on complains from third parties to find out about -- companies that evading the requirements. ellen brightman, new york stock exchange. >>> everybody is hoping the rain holds off, it holds off today, better part of tomorrow, keep our fingers crossed. you can see some of the fog moving about this morning thickest north bay valleys, tiburon, belvedere over to about oakland this morning. clouds gone so is the rain, dry now rotating you can see it up there scan being the skies looking for that next storm from the west tomorrow afternoon. let's talk about right now. temperatures running mainly in the 40s and 50s out there. heads-up on guerneville and napa river, russian river guerneville and napa river at napa, for the most part crested starting to fall even with the extra ra
get this, new tax established by affordable care act on medical devices from syringes to pacemakers may cause manufacturers to dodge requirements they register with the fda some companies could find ways to avoid listing devices that would be subject to fda approval to avoid the tax. experts say the fda may have to rely on complains from third parties to find out about -- companies that evading the requirements. ellen brightman, new york stock exchange. >>> everybody is hoping the rain...
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the deal raises the tax rate from 35% to more than 39% for households making more than $450,000 a year. but it puts off decisions on $110 billion in across the board spending cuts to military, and domestic programs. we get more now on capitol hill. >> reporter: a very happy new year for the senate, closing out 2012 with a deal. hammering out a compromise on spending cuts. deal or no deal, the u.s. is destined to go over the cliff, because the house convened monday night. earlier in the day, tough words for republicans. >> if republicans think that i will finish the job of deficit reduction through spending cuts alone, if they think that's going to be the formula for how we solve this thing, they have another thing coming. that's not how it's going to work. >> reporter: the deal will extend unemployment benefits, and bring back higher clinton era taxes on top earners. an increase in extensions from households earning $250,000 a year, reportedly to those making $450,000. frustrated republicans say while the deal will likely pass, it's not ideal. >> i personally just don't like it because
the deal raises the tax rate from 35% to more than 39% for households making more than $450,000 a year. but it puts off decisions on $110 billion in across the board spending cuts to military, and domestic programs. we get more now on capitol hill. >> reporter: a very happy new year for the senate, closing out 2012 with a deal. hammering out a compromise on spending cuts. deal or no deal, the u.s. is destined to go over the cliff, because the house convened monday night. earlier in the...
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ball in the form of tax hammer. negotiators come tune agreement on the so-called fiscal cliff just in time before the new year begins. senate to vote on the deal tonight. democratic leaders including senator feinstein and boxer from california just left capitol hill within the past hour or so and vice president biden spoke just few minutes ago. listen. >> i feel in very, very good. i think we'll get a very good vote tonight but happy new year. i will see you all maybe tomorrow. >>reporter: it looks like they get it done just in the nick of time. what does the imagine include exactly. karen travers has the details. >> don't start popping the champagne yet but tonight a major step to avoid the fiscal cliff. after days of intense negotiations white house and senate republicans reached a deal and vice president biden went up to the capitol hill to sell it to senate democrats. >> happy new year. >>reporter: biden swooped in at the 11th hour to hammer out a way forward with mcconnell. the agreement would permanently exten
ball in the form of tax hammer. negotiators come tune agreement on the so-called fiscal cliff just in time before the new year begins. senate to vote on the deal tonight. democratic leaders including senator feinstein and boxer from california just left capitol hill within the past hour or so and vice president biden spoke just few minutes ago. listen. >> i feel in very, very good. i think we'll get a very good vote tonight but happy new year. i will see you all maybe tomorrow....
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taxes will go up on january 1st if they don't reach a deal. >> i've asked leaders of congress to work toward -- it protects unemployment insurance for 2 million americans, and laze the groundwork for further work on both growth and deficit reduction. >> the president's solution of raising tax rates would still be ready as far as the eye can see and hurt jobs. >> president obama said he will cut his hawaiian vacation short to hammer out a deal with congress with the deadline a short week away. >>> 5:18 now. >>> the nra is adamant about its idea of placing armed guards in the nation's schools. >> this comes as diane fine stein promises to introduce new gun control legislation in the new year. the head of the nra put the game on violent video games and problems with the mental health system insisting another assault weapons ban is not the answer. >> it doesn't work. diane fine stein had her ban, and columbine occurred. >> hundreds of protests yesterday. >>> amid the debate over gun controls and restrictions, bay area ranges are seeing a sharp increase in the number of people who want fir
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. >> sales tax right here tomorrow, 9.5%. >> sales tax right here tomorrow, 9%. >> reporter: the tax from prop 30 will last the next four years. in el cerrito, mike sugerman, cbs 5. >>> coming up in the next half hour a live report from washington, d.c. the latest on the "fiscal cliff" fiasco. and we'll look more closely at one part of the budget debate that's drawn a lot of attention, the possibility of skyrocketing milk prices. >> and a new report on the benghazi disaster levels more harsh criticism of the state department. >> the california supreme court hands down one last ruling on bumper cars in 2012 next. >> and one more fireworks extravaganza before the break and this might qualify as the biggest of the year. earlier we showed you taipei 101. here's the world's tallest building, the burj khalifa that serves as the centerpiece for the fireworks in dubai. oh, my gosh, that's amazing. we're back in 2.5 minutes. ,,,,,, ...so as you can see, geico's customer satisfaction is at 97%. mmmm tasty. and cut! very good. people are always asking me how we make these geico adverts. so we'r
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write offs. >> tax write off, which is always helpful. it is really about the spirit of giving. feel fortunate good things happened this year to me. >> today's donate-thon included music, and free zoo passes. for more on how you can give go to www.ktvu.com. >>> they rarely encounter gunfire but they are arming themselves with bullet proof helmets. this equipment is special. >> the court that said today it is a risk that is up to you to take. >>> the president and congress renewed a wire tapping law. allows officials to listen in on over seas phone calls without a warrant. the government can still snoop on americans. the white house said the law provided vital to defending the country -- defending the country from terrorisms. >>> thousands of dollars of safety equipment that regulates alcohol sales. the department bought more than $70,000 worth of bullet resistant helmets and gas masks. they say it is essential to the safety of its agents, even though they are rarely exposed to gunfire. >>> 5 new driving laws go into effect tomorrow. drive
write offs. >> tax write off, which is always helpful. it is really about the spirit of giving. feel fortunate good things happened this year to me. >> today's donate-thon included music, and free zoo passes. for more on how you can give go to www.ktvu.com. >>> they rarely encounter gunfire but they are arming themselves with bullet proof helmets. this equipment is special. >> the court that said today it is a risk that is up to you to take. >>> the president...
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middle income tax pairs will not see their taxes go up, income taxes go up and a lot of the cuts that are in the sequestration are simply put off for two months. so we are going to have another showdown here in february and march. >> can you give us an idea what kind of feedback you got from constituents in northern california? and give us a little idea what the weekend was like in the chapel ber, how many hours. it must have been crazy in the chamber. >> well, the constituents in northern california want us to work together and get things done. and what happened in the last couple of days in the house was almost nothing. the action was over in the senate between the senate and the white house. vice president biden and mcconnell ultimately worked out a deal. and the house is in a situation now where it's take it or leave it. we're going to be taking it. basically, we have been marking time for the last three or four days in the house as i think most people know, there was a total breakdown in the house of representatives before christmas. speaker boehner proposed his plan b. that did
middle income tax pairs will not see their taxes go up, income taxes go up and a lot of the cuts that are in the sequestration are simply put off for two months. so we are going to have another showdown here in february and march. >> can you give us an idea what kind of feedback you got from constituents in northern california? and give us a little idea what the weekend was like in the chapel ber, how many hours. it must have been crazy in the chamber. >> well, the constituents in...
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they say it is known as a double irish where payments are moved to subsidiaries in order to pay lower taxes. >>> the tools come and decide to make muni scheduling the focus of app problems showing real locations to passengers. for now it's being tried out at the station. >>> they were routed by the seahawks. seattle got up to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter by this time martian lynch. he scored the first two touchdowns and david scored for another touchdown. they have now dropped to the third speed and they will not become a first round bithis weekend. >>> cam newton put the touchdown early on and ray had to leave after the first quarter after a hard hit. in the next quarter, the raiders sacked newton and newton appeared to kick kelly off of them. he said quote, you take our guy out, and then quote, we will take your guy out. they won 17-6. >>> let's go to tara, i understand there is a big accident in berkeley? >>> yes, if we take a look at our maps, we can show you where this is located. there we go. between gill man street and university avenue, we have four lanes blocked all except for
they say it is known as a double irish where payments are moved to subsidiaries in order to pay lower taxes. >>> the tools come and decide to make muni scheduling the focus of app problems showing real locations to passengers. for now it's being tried out at the station. >>> they were routed by the seahawks. seattle got up to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter by this time martian lynch. he scored the first two touchdowns and david scored for another touchdown. they have now...
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taxes in el cerrito and union city are now at 9.5%. >>> 5:50 now. marijuana clubs are starting to pop up in the state of colorado. at least two have opened up less than a month after the governor signed into law a constitution amendment allowing recreational marijuana use. one: 00 says 200 people -- one club says 200 people have already signed up and paying the $30 admission fee. they have to bring their own drugs. as long as it's not sold, it's legal in colorado. where do they get it? >> let's not ask. >>> if you partied hard last night we have the magic veggie to cure your hangover. we'll tell you about that. >> maybe your new year's resolution is hitting the gym. meet a couple that plans to run a marathon every day this year. wow. >> you're going to meet them. ,, ,,,, new years clutter is no match for someone with big ideas. with a new project in mind, some how-to knowledge to give us an edge, and more savings down every aisle. it only takes a few twists and turns for those bright ideas to make the new year even brighter. more saving. more doing.
taxes in el cerrito and union city are now at 9.5%. >>> 5:50 now. marijuana clubs are starting to pop up in the state of colorado. at least two have opened up less than a month after the governor signed into law a constitution amendment allowing recreational marijuana use. one: 00 says 200 people -- one club says 200 people have already signed up and paying the $30 admission fee. they have to bring their own drugs. as long as it's not sold, it's legal in colorado. where do they get it?...
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ready or not the new year means a new california sales tax. how you will feel it and the impact in your wallet. >>> why marin county drivers are being paid to change their morning commute. >>> don't forget you can wake up with ktvu every morning get the mornings top stories that developed while you were asleep sent straight to your cell phone every weekday morning at 6:00 a.m.. get your ktvu morning wake up call by texting the word wakeup to 70123. >>> welcome back. time now 5:23. new this morning some city employees in san rafael are being paid to car pool or use mass trap sit. starting tomorrow almost 370 employees will be paid to find eco friendly ways to get to work. employees who car pooled for at least two months they will get $50. peoples who use mass transit will get a $20 clipper card. >>> video game developer zynga is signaling game over for 11 of its offering. zynga is eliminating mafia war 2 and pet world. they are laying off more than 100 workers in cost cutting moves. san francisco based company is trying to recover after watchin
ready or not the new year means a new california sales tax. how you will feel it and the impact in your wallet. >>> why marin county drivers are being paid to change their morning commute. >>> don't forget you can wake up with ktvu every morning get the mornings top stories that developed while you were asleep sent straight to your cell phone every weekday morning at 6:00 a.m.. get your ktvu morning wake up call by texting the word wakeup to 70123. >>> welcome back....
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many republicans are against any tax increases. most americans just want something to be done. >> people are just tired of partisanship and they want everyone to come together. >> reporter: if lawmakers don't reach a deal by january 1, many economists are concerned it could eventually lead to another recession. i'm ed payne reporting. >>> president obama appears to have more backing from the public in budget negotiations. a gallup tracking poll released wednesday gives mr. obama 54% support compared to 26% for house speaker john boehner. >>> 5:02. a looming dock worker strike threatens to hurt the economy, as well. longshoremen are locked in negotiations with shipping companies over royalties paid to workers for each ton of cargo they move. a shutdown would impact 15 ports along the east coast and the gulf and officials estimate it will cost $1 billion a day. >>> 5:03. let's check traffic and weather. we had a break yesterday but i guess rain is coming back. >> it's all gone. >> hello. >> it didn't last very long. we got rain headi
many republicans are against any tax increases. most americans just want something to be done. >> people are just tired of partisanship and they want everyone to come together. >> reporter: if lawmakers don't reach a deal by january 1, many economists are concerned it could eventually lead to another recession. i'm ed payne reporting. >>> president obama appears to have more backing from the public in budget negotiations. a gallup tracking poll released wednesday gives mr....
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talks tried to prevent automatic tax hikes, they won't resume until monday. here's more. >> reporter: some say prop wants the country to call off the fiscal cliff. >> we were gonna go off before, we will now. the president wants that. you cannot negotiate with someone who doesn't want to negotiate. >> reporter: house speaker john boehner failed to get -- failed to get enough votes for his plan b that would have raised taxes on those earning a million or more a year. they each made a parting pitch after no deal was made. >> i've asked congress to work on a package that will prevent taxes on middle-class americans, protects unemployment insurance for 2 million americans and lays the groundwork for further work on both growth and deficit reduction. >> reporter: the partisan victory has put the victory on the brink of a potential economic crisis. some long time lawmakers are displayed by the potential gridlock. >> it's the first time i feel it's more likely we'll go over the cliff and not. and if we allow that to happen, it will be the most colossal consequential
talks tried to prevent automatic tax hikes, they won't resume until monday. here's more. >> reporter: some say prop wants the country to call off the fiscal cliff. >> we were gonna go off before, we will now. the president wants that. you cannot negotiate with someone who doesn't want to negotiate. >> reporter: house speaker john boehner failed to get -- failed to get enough votes for his plan b that would have raised taxes on those earning a million or more a year. they each...
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neither party is thrilled did with the destation about the decision regarding income taxes. leaders on both sides of the aisle want time to look over the legislation. house speaker john boehner plan to vote on this deal or an amended version of it sometime today or tomorrow. live in washington, d.c., kyla campbell, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> 8:16. we have new details about a petaluma house fire on sunday where the flames shot several feet into the air. now we're learning that an off- duty firefighter saw the smoke on sunday, went to the house on tampico court and told the people who lived there to get out. two children and an adult were able to get out safely. the fire caused about $00,000 damage. the cause of it is still under investigation. >>> well, you the public you are invited to a meeting next week about closing down a shell avenue fire station in martinez. contra costa fire district officials say people who live in the area will be able to say how they feel about it, also get information on how the closure will affect fire services in the area. county supervisors voted
neither party is thrilled did with the destation about the decision regarding income taxes. leaders on both sides of the aisle want time to look over the legislation. house speaker john boehner plan to vote on this deal or an amended version of it sometime today or tomorrow. live in washington, d.c., kyla campbell, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> 8:16. we have new details about a petaluma house fire on sunday where the flames shot several feet into the air. now we're learning that an off-...
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democrats offered to raise taxes on households making $450,000. republicans were still hoping for the $550,000. but republicans dropped their demand to cut social security benefits. at that point, joe biden and mitch mcconnell took over negotiations. the two worked together in the senate for 23 years and have a strong history of finding compromise. >> i think there's some good news. the conversations continued late into the night last night. i think now there is a better than 50/50 chance that we will avoid the fiscal cliff by midnight tonight. >> reporter: if the senate comes one a plan and passes it, the -- comes up with a plan and passes, it the house would have to vote on it. kyla campbell, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> 7:16. even if congress avoids the flip, your paycheck will still be smaller in 2013. that's because a temperature reduction in the social security payroll tax expires today. starting in january, workers will, once again, have 6.2% of their wages withheld to pay for social security. that's up from the 4.2% rate that's been in effect
democrats offered to raise taxes on households making $450,000. republicans were still hoping for the $550,000. but republicans dropped their demand to cut social security benefits. at that point, joe biden and mitch mcconnell took over negotiations. the two worked together in the senate for 23 years and have a strong history of finding compromise. >> i think there's some good news. the conversations continued late into the night last night. i think now there is a better than 50/50 chance...